Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Sackville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Forest Row · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Sackville School
East Grinstead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,525 students
| Measure | Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Forest Row, South East | Sackville School East Grinstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2190 of 2,471 | #280 of 679 |
| National rank | #13366 of 15,697 | #1508 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 1,525 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 1,525 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.3 |
| town | Forest Row | East Grinstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.forestrow.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.sackville.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sackville School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 24.0).
- •Sackville School is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Sackville School?
On the Success Index (England), Sackville School ranks higher (59.7 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Sackville School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Forest Row and East Grinstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 199. Sackville School: 1,525. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Sackville School rank in South East?
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 2190th of 2,471 and Sackville School is 280th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).